Birmingham Airport; Great Base To Tour The Midlands

Due to the central location of Birmingham airport many regard to be the perfect place to utilise car hire services and tour the beautiful midland region. Naturally the midlands are just that, in the middle, hence areas such as the Black Country, Shropshire, Warwickshire and Wales are all a short drive away. Meaning a hire car and a touring holiday can be considered a great way to see this unique and highly interesting region.

Birmingham as a city is a vibrant, entertaining and multicultural metropolis. Thankfully it is only a short distance away from the airport and easily reachable with the use of a hire car. Within the city there is a large number of hotels and for those shopaholics, 'The Bullring' is a shopping centre that has one of the widest selections of shops anywhere in the UK.

When flying into Birmingham you will see the beautiful countryside during the approach; once landed, it is strongly advisable to use your hire car to tour this fantastic region. One of the areas is labelled the 'Black Country', an area that gained its name from the industrial revolution when soot and smoke filled the air. Today the region has not forgotten its industrial heritage. A large number of museums are in the area that gives visitors vital information on how this heartland was instrumental in driving the nation's industry forward with gusto.

For those considering that all this time spent in the hire car may be tiresome then taking advantage of the Midland's vast canal network is strongly advisable. There is little more relaxing than chugging along the canals at a sedate speed just taking the time to get to grips with canal life and the stunning countryside and wildlife. Fortunately there are a large number of canal boat hire businesses out there so you are sure to find a home from home, even if it is a little narrower than what you are used to.

Jumping back in the hire car however will open up Wales. This land of imposing mountains and gorgeous valleys is a sight to behold and for those who love nature and the wilderness, a vital inclusion on any itinerary. For those who like a challenge walking to the top of Snowdon is well worth the views and for those who are somewhat less inclined to exercise, there is a train that will take visitors to the summit.

If you are flying into Birmingham and then using your hire car for onward travel the M6 toll road is worth remembering. A relatively recent addition to the road transportation network it is a cheap and easy way to take the stress out of driving ensuring you reach your destination in good time with the minimum of hassle.

Any visitor to Birmingham should not miss out on the wealth of sporting attractions in the city. With two major football team the country's national game is well represented although for the truly refined a trip to Edgbaston is the best advice. Whether this is to view a twenty 20 game, a county one day match or even a five day international test match the crack of willow on leather is understandably a powerful lure for many.

The huge array of attractions that surround Birmingham airport really does make it a gateway into the heart of England. Being so central it is possible to see the outlying region whilst also travelling further afield to see the rest of the country. So next time you fly into Birmingham, just think what kind of adventures could be awaiting you with the provision of a hire car.

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Air travel expert Thomas Pretty looks into why car hire Birmingham airport services can be considered a great way to see the Midlands region.